PRINTER'S NO. 2905
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
654
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY HAHN, TOOHIL, PICKETT, BURNS, KINSEY, DEAN,
NEILSON, LONGIETTI, DAY, MATZIE, SCHLOSSBERG, MACKENZIE,
DiGIROLAMO, BIZZARRO, SONNEY, DUSH, DRISCOLL, PASHINSKI,
HENNESSEY, WARD, THOMAS, FLYNN, DONATUCCI, COMITTA, READSHAW,
YOUNGBLOOD, R. BROWN, FEE, BAKER, KULIK, BOBACK, WATSON,
RYAN, CORBIN, GREINER, DeLISSIO, KORTZ, KLUNK, ROTHMAN,
FREEMAN, HEFFLEY, MILNE, TOEPEL, KNOWLES, M. K. KELLER,
SCHLEGEL CULVER, RADER, SANTORA, OBERLANDER, MILLARD, SAYLOR,
DAVIS, SOLOMON, DELOZIER, MARSICO AND DeLUCA,
JANUARY 23, 2018
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
JANUARY 23, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 2, 2018, as "National Wear Red Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of
women in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease kills one woman every 80
seconds in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Nearly 50 million women in the United States are
affected by cardiovascular disease; and
WHEREAS, Ninety percent of women have one or more risk
factors for developing heart disease or stroke; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 80% of cardiovascular diseases can be
prevented; and
WHEREAS, Some risk factors, such as blood pressure, smoking,
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cholesterol and lack of regular physical activity, can be
controlled; and
WHEREAS, The American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women"
movement encourages women to learn their family health history
and to meet with a health care provider to determine their risk
for cardiovascular disease and stroke; and
WHEREAS, Women involved with the "Go Red for Women" movement
live healthier lives; and
WHEREAS, "Go Red for Women" encourages women to take control
of their heart health by knowing five numbers that can be life-
changing:
(1) total cholesterol;
(2) HDL (good) cholesterol;
(3) blood pressure;
(4) blood sugar; and
(5) body mass index (BMI);
and
WHEREAS, By increasing awareness, speaking up about
cardiovascular disease and empowering women to reduce their risk
for cardiovascular disease and stroke, we can save thousands of
lives each year; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize
February 2, 2018, as "National Wear Red Day" in Pennsylvania to
highlight the importance of the ongoing fight against
cardiovascular disease and stroke in women and urge all
residents to show their support and commemorate this day by
wearing the color red.
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